Eric Holder, Jr. appeared in court while wearing orange prison attire as he awaited his fate, which was handed down by Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II. Holder was sentenced to a total of 60 years to life behind bars: “25 years to life for the murder, 25 more for a firearm sentencing enhancement and 10 for assault with a firearm,” according to the Associated Press. “I am very mindful of what was presented as to Mr. Holder’s mental health. I am also mindful of the devastation caused to the victims and their families. I believe this sentence balances the two,” Jacke said. Holder did not react while his sentencing was read.
Back in July 2022, Holder was found guilty of first-degree murder. After the decision was read in court, Holder’s attorney Aaron Jansen gave a statement to E! News. “I am deeply disappointment in the first-degree murder verdict. It was always going to be a tough given the high profile circumstances surrounding the case. We are grateful that the jury agreed with us, in part, that the case was overcharged and acquitted Mr. Holder, Jr. of the two attempted murder charges,” he said.
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Following Holder’s sentencing, Jansen told ABC News that Holder is planning to appeal. “It was always going to be tough given the high-profile circumstances surrounding the case,” Jansen said.
